Say goodbye to sad, cold lunches when you tapao your home-cooked food to the office. Food warmer boxes are the rage nowadays and here are some of our favourites.
Office folks who don’t fancy jostling with the crowds during lunch time, or prefer to pack their own meals for lunch, the option of taking your own food to work is a no-brainer. Not only is it more economical to pack your own meals, but it’s also more nutritious.
If you’re packing home-cooked meals to work, it’s high time you consider an electronic food warmer box. It’s not hard to see why food warmer boxes are getting popular these days. After all, lunch time is too precious to waste on queueing up at the communal microwave oven at the office pantry.
#1: Electric lunch boxes with a simple one-touch operation
Monteka Electric Lunch Box, $35.72
The double-layer Monteka Electric Lunch Box comes with most of the features listed in the selections above – leak-proof design, 1.8L large capacity, in-car auxiliary power cable included, 100W fast heating and now, one-touch simple operation. It is also affordably priced. It even comes with a thermal bag in a matching colour. Do note that you will need a plug adapter as it comes bundled with the US 2-pin plug.
Monteka Electric Lunch Box, $35.72
Bear 1.0L Portable Electric Lunch Box, $34.90
If you prefer something that is simple to operate, Bear 1.0L Portable Electric Lunch Box is the perfect option – there is only one switch to turn the lunch box on and off. While it is on the smaller side – 1L capacity - as compared to the other selections in this list, it is also the most affordable one.
Bear 1.0L Portable Electric Lunch Box, $34.90
BRUNO Lunch Box Warmer, $79
With just a lever to turn your electric lunch box on and off, you don’t have to worry about messing with buttons and touch screens just to enjoy a piping hot meal. Weighing at only 600 grams, this aesthetic lunch box warmer is also the lightest on the list. BRUNO Lunch Box Warmer, $79.
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#2: Electric lunch boxes perfect for those who are constantly on the road
DUPASU Electric Lunch Box, $87.85
If you find yourself constantly skipping lunches ’cos your work requires to be out and about and driving around all day long, consider an electric lunch box that can be powered through the in-car auxiliary power outlet. This 1.8L large capacity stainless steel container ensures you have enough food to, ahem, fuel yourself through the day, while the thermal bag included provides extra portability.
DUPASU Electric Lunch Box, $87.85
TRAVELISIMO Electric Lunch Box, $86.76
Similarly, the TRAVELISIMO Electric Lunch Box also comes with an in-car auxiliary power outlet cord, so you can enjoy warm lunches on the go. With full heating in as short as 30 minutes, your lunch will be ready just as you arrive at your next destination.
TRAVELISIMO Electric Lunch Box, $86.76
#3: Make your own rice with these lunch boxes
Bear 2.0L Two-Tier 4-In-1 Digital Lunch Box, $39.90
The Bear 2.0L 2-Tier 4-in-1 Digital Lunch Box features double sealing and overheat protection to keep your lunch safe. It has a configurable two-tier design, so you choose to bring more food to work if you are thinking of sharing it with that office crush sitting opposite you. Extra points for the cute design – we think it makes for a great conversation starter.
Bear 2.0L 2-Tier 4-In-1 Digital Lunch Box, $39.90
Mayer Digital Multi-Cooker, $52
You may know homegrown brand Mayer for its home and kitchen appliances, but this portable multi-cooker is just as worth the attention. The Mayer Digital Multi-Cooker comes with a digital control panel and an LED display so you can easily adjust the temperature and cooking duration. While you won’t be able to cook up a four-course meal with this, at 200 watts, it is able to cook rice, vegetables and keep your food warm. Extra points for a sleek and minimalist design.
Mayer Digital Multi-Cooker, $52. Buy it at Lazada via merewards to earn 1.2% cashback.
JOYOUNG Lunch Box, $89
Featuring Cony of LINE Friends on its top lid, the JOYOUNG Lunch Box is your gateway to becoming a MasterChef at the office. It has two tiers with multiple compartments, allowing you to cook your very own caifan at your workplace. With a double seal and anti-burn protection, you don’t have to worry about your precious ABC soup leaking (or worse, ABC sans soup) after prolonged heating. Personally, our favourite design of the lot.
JOYOUNG Lunch Box, $89. Buy it at Best Denki.
#4: For enjoying soups on the go
Crockpot Electric Lunch Box, $50.22
Nothing warms the cockles of our hearts more than a hearty bowl of piping hot soup. The Crockpot Electric Lunch Box is for all serious soup lovers – you get to bring your favourite soup around, all 20 ounces (or almost 600ml) of it that this container can hold. All it takes for it to get warm is just the press of a button. With over 2,000 reviews and an average rating of 4.6/5 on Amazon, that seems like plenty of tummies satisfied.
Crockpot Electric Lunch Box, $50.22
Mr. Dakai Upgraded Hot Bento Lunch Box with Utensils, $45.02
Forget lunch, you can even pack breakfast and dinner all into this seemingly formidable Mr. Dakai Upgraded Hot Bento Lunch Box. This stainless-steel lunch box is crafted for easy stacking, allowing you to effortlessly configure it into a single, double, or triple-layered lunchbox. Do note that it comes with the US two-pin power plug so you will need a plug adapter to use with it.
Mr. Dakai Upgraded Hot Bento Lunch Box with Utensils, $45.02
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